He always sounds like he's about to burst into tears. I actually like that. To me it means that he's an emotional person, and I like emotion in the music I listen to.
Seeing James and Lars talking so openly about what happened with Jason brought actual tears to my eyes. So heartbreaking but so beautiful to see how they've grown and they're still going. Ah... long live Metallica
I just texted my best friend this same thing. I miss Jason dearly and it was so wrong what James did to him. I wish James would have said it instead of Lars, but beggars can't be choosers.
This may have been Metallica's best interview ever, and I've watched a lot of their interviews. How they talk about Rob and Jason, how they let Kirk actually talk, how James seems so relaxed and comfortable, how Lars is being honest with himself, it's awesome.
Honestly, ultimate respect to Zane Lowe for pulling no punches and getting the band in a comfortable place to talk about Jason. Everyone else either avoids the subject or they dig in negatively for the drama. As a big Metallica fan, hearing Lars and James acknowledge Jason and his departure so positively and with respect, was healing! And what Kirk said was just beautiful beyond words.🙏🏽
Between this one and the David Fricke one about AJFA a few years ago. Good interviewers like these really know how to make our boys comfortable and open up.
The fact that Rob & Kirk actually got the chance to talk without getting interrupted is one of the best parts of this interview. Jason being acknowledged is a breath of fresh air too, he was a huge ingredient of this bands success. I also never looked at it this way.....Had James not answered the ad Lars had in the paper, we would not be talking about this....thats heavy.
It's great to hear from Rob in this interview. He usually doesn't get to speak much since he joined the band relatively late. But his perspective is unique and should be heard more often.
@@AvusAndy1 Been a METALLICA fan since the beginning. Rob is a fantastic Bass Player, anyone can see that. He just doesn't fit with this band. Don't know what it is but it doesn't look or feel right to me. Totally my Opinion
Glad they gave Jason his due diligence, that he really pushed them and was there for them when they needed it those 8 or 9 months after Cliff's passing. Did not know this. Glad they realized this, thank you Kirk for your kind words about this.
Kirk, it's the lead Guitar 🎸 Drummer it's Lars, James it's the Lead Singer and Bassist It's Robert. So Lars it's the One Talking about Jason with James. Best Heavy Metal Band Metallica. Love Them. 🤘😜
I always love how Kirk brings so much endearing emotion & passion into his interviews & as a major part of if not THE true HEART of Metallica. Clearly empathic.
I gotta say this is hands down the best Metallica interview there's been, the way Zane navigates through everything so effortlessly and even getting them to discuss what went down with Jason so openly. As a fan I've known this band for years but after this discussion I feel like I know them each a little better.
I couldn't agree more. This reminds me why I enjoyed Gonzo so much on MTV 2. Zane is a fantastic interviewer because he's as much a fan as the band themselves, whoever the band is. He just lives and loves for music.
Man... Kirk doesn't say much, but when he does, you better listen. He is such resounding sobering of a human being.... And he is the guitar player of Metallica... No wonder.
“We love you but you’re not Cliff” Wow I think I finally understood the feeling of these guys towards Jason, it’s not justified of course, but they never went through a grieving process for Cliff, they did things really fast and somehow I think they felt like they were replacing him
Cliff had a lot of input into the musical production on the first three albums. But Cliff was a musical genius, and had studied music, and music theory. Jason was not strong in that way, so I can see where maybe his ideas weren't used or maybe even shrugged off, as irrelevant. Jason is like someone mentioned, an average bass player, adequate, but in no comparison to Cliff.
@@elizabethhock4414 Yeah I agree with you, but I'm not talking about the musical process, I'm talking about the emotional aspect of "replacing" Cliff with Jason. They weren't doing that, for sure, I mean you can never replace a person, but they somehow felt that way
@@lauraduran198 they should have taking some time off after Cliff's death to grieve and then got back out there after a year of grieving in my opinion.
@@elizabethhock4414 based on James’ other interviews on this subject, I think you’re absolutely right. Cliff was just as much a composer as as he was a bass player. My understanding is that Jason came in and wanted to slot with the band with as little creative friction as possible (which I get, these are big egos, it’s a new job for him and he doesn’t want to ruffle feathers right out the gate). James has even spoken about being annoyed Jason would just follow his guitar parts and not deviate. So when he says “we love you but you’re not Cliff”, I think he is talking just as much musically as he is personally. I think Jason was a great bass player and one of the best live performers the genre has seen, so this isn’t a slight on him at all.
Its sad seeing how even 35 years later you can still the band, especially Kirk get emotional about Cliffs death, you can really tell how much they care
Yeah it must be tough because every time they play songs from the first three albums they probably think of him... they cant help but think of him because his legacy is in the contribution of the songs.
Even as a fan, I still get emotional. I remember that day reading the newspaper. And living in Sacramento just up the highway from all of our favorite bands in the Bay Area, it really hit home. We all thought it was over.
I can't imagine much that would be more traumatizing because not only did they love Cliff but they probably saw him dead and it must have been gruesome. And it could have been them too killed.
The interviewer's interviewing skills is just next level 💯 The connection he build with the band which lead to them opening up so much more is just pure class. He controlled and drove The interview so effortlessly. There's alot to learn from that man about people skills. And what a cool fashion sense.
One of the finest interviews ever conducted towards this band. It’s not easy for them to all go to that next level all at the same time, and this interviewer accomplished this seamlessly. They got very introspective and he’s to thank for making that happen.
@Keith Nowak oh come on, Jason was an average bass player compared to cliff and Rob. He had great stage presence and that was it. Metallica are better musically with a gifted player like Rob. Listen to his version of orion compared to Jason live.
I think that James could (finally) admit that he did like Jason after all. It's no excuse for all the bullying they have done to him, but that's his view on Jason's time in the band. Of course there must have been times that James and Jason shared a laugh. I hope that Jason is enjoying himself and spending time with his family and is making music that makes him happy. Also that James and Jason get well along together in current times. Maybe we'll see Jason with the band again when Metallica celebrates their 40th anniversary, similar to what they have done with their 30th anniversary.
james always find excuse for everything his done wrong in life. bla bla, Cliff die, bla bla, i was drinking, bla bla, Jason wasnt Cliff... patetic... i dont think he was ever sorry for anything.. lars is diferent and i think that he is better person then james. james is a robot without any regrets, he is just saying this for fans and people dont hate on him
really happy Rob got the spotlight to tell his story and stuff. he's always been incredibly quiet in these anniversary videos. happy they gave him the spotlight for once. he's an incredible bass player and deserves a lot more recognition. his contribution to Metallica is severely overlooked.
I've been growing up with this band since I was 15...I'm now almost 49, and my love, respect and admiration for their authenticity, and music continues to grow. I hope that everyone finds a band like this that offers them such happiness. Long live METALLICA.
I really hope Jason got to hear the respect James, Lars and Kirk gave him here. Rob is a great bass player and if we can’t have Jason then I’m glad we have Rob but I hate that Jason had to leave for the band to be where they are today. Much respect to all members past and present .
@@4md17 Yes. They love him and want to embrace him but at the same time they lost a dear friend and they were still in that grieving process so it's hard to let new people in when you're grieving. Especially if they're taking over the part that the deceased loved one used to play. I can totally understand where he came from when he said that tbh.
Rob belongs in Metallica, I just cannot see anyone else who could have fit into this band. He gave me band a second wind as far as getting back to the basics and making music that is a mix of the first 5 classic albums.
It would be great if the band could talk about Kirk's contribution to their music in glowing terms, or really just at all, like they did with Rob. Without Kirk's solos I'm not sure the 2nd - 4th albums would be iconic as they are, especially with songs like Fade, RtL, One etc plus he wrote the Sandman riff! Give the guy some respect
Been a big fan since I was 13. This band gives me hope to live. I started listening to Metal and learned to play guitar because of this legendary band. Greatest Metal band ever.
@Life Is Peachy It's subjective. For me i put them above Preist, Maiden, Sabbath and Megadeth. No one can argue with me about it and I've listened to all these bands. No one has been as influential as Metallica.
Да. Я впервые услышал Металлику в 1995 году и стал их фанатом буквально за день)) В 2019 году , на мощном концерте в Москве, поймал медиатор от Джеймса))
Say what you want about Metallica, but if this interview was 20 hours long, I still would have listened to every second of it. All these guys are worth almost a billion $$$ combined and the amount of humbleness shown here telling their own personal stories, this is really a reflection of how people should go about their lives.
Agree so much. I hate he had to leave. When I was 16 me and my best friend and my brother went to our very first Metallica concert and we were standing at the edge of the balcony screaming every lyric in headbanging the whole show, and Jason acknowledged us and pointed at us and gave us a nod and through the metal “horns” up at us and that just made our night. For a lot of us that got into Metallica in the late 80s early 90s. Jason always felt like he belong to and Jason always seem like the one that related to the fans the most. Don’t get me wrong. I love Rob and I think he’s a phenomenal bass player but I hate that Jason had to leave but I understand it at the same time so if we can’t have Jason I’m glad we have Rob but you are so correct. It’s not like Jason is one of the 22 members of Megadeth that no one knows their name, and was just there for an album and a couple tours and then gone by the time the next album came out. No, Jason was a huge part of Metallica.
It’s interesting, I came to the comments to say the complete opposite, hahah! I’m not familiar with his work, but it really bugged me how he kept talking over the band during the interview and at times making it more about himself rather than the record and band. The fanboy moments where he got to pile on the adulations were sweet, though! You could tell it still means a lot to the guys when they get told how much they’ve done for people.
@@violet_is_bleu It's not super frequent, but from what I perceived the purpose of the interview to be, I'll give a few examples. From the first half hour: 8:27, 16:25, 16:34, 17:26, 22:50, 24:10, 26:07, 29:31, 29:37. I know I didn't get all of them, and they're generally nothing crazy egregious, but since I'm not familiar with Zane, I'm not automatically okay with him talking over the person he's interviewing. To me he just looks like a hipster with an ego, which is probably quite far from the truth - So please forgive my ignorance. I was just kind of taken aback by how often he'd interject into the band's stories and when they're formulating their thoughts about what he'd just asked them, he might chip in with his own words to help them along. To me, that kind of goes against the point of conducting an interview.
@@MetalmcBiff well, I think he just feels comfortable around them and they do too, so they just feel more like they're having a conversation rather than a typical interview format. To each his own ✌🏻
Dude I have so much respect to Kirk and letting the heart bleed out his feelings toward Jason and me personally never really heard this side of the story when Jason came along. Met4Life boys.
I remember here in Australia Jason was a fan favourite. He was a man of the people and always used to hang around after the show talking to fans outside and signing autographs.
I don't get some of the comments here thinking that Lars and James have finally acknowledged and spoken about and Jason and his departure when they've been doing this ever since he left and got themselves checked since 2001-2003. Various interviews and Documentaries, they've been candid about him and still do to this day.
Lars: "Whether you like it or not, it's 100 percent us" - Metallica in a nutshell and something that goes back to what even Cliff Burton said back in 1986 about doing things their way. With all the things this band has done it's still mindboggling that people still don't get that and have the audacity to say what they have done in the last 30 years is not Metallica. Further proof that some fans simply never got it.
They would have gone down this same musical path even if Cliff hadn't passed. He loved all kinds of music and he loved to experiment. He didn't want to go 200 miles an hour on every album, and RTL and MOP are proof of that. All Metallica albums are different and unique in their own way, there is something for everyone.
It's interesting how they actually did mention Dave but not by name, they only called him "a past band member". He would probably feel insulted if he saw this interview, but then again, he's always unhappy about something.
I think it‘s really time to give more credit to rob. He is an so amazing bass player. Maybie not background singer 😂🙏🏻, but i love Robert how he looks, how he play the bass! Cool guy and not metallicas new member anymore! Lars, James, Kirk and Rob is the real final Metallica. And Burton 🙏🏻🧡 & Newsted.
The voice of James is so wonderful. Makes goosebumping. The band is so honestly and identical. I love all Interviews with the boys. I love Metallica forever. 💓💓💓💓🙏
From Load to ST. Anger it was cool to put this band down and complain about their choices. It seems everyone is on the same page now that we're lucky to still have them around
In retrospect, Load and ReLoad were actually really cool. They could really GROOVE on those records, and that's something that's hard not to appreciate after listening to it after years of dismissing it for not being an 80s record.
@@ExileOnDaytonStreet its easy to hate them when you think back to their thrash days and how everything they wrote was a masterpiece, so i got the hate, but Load and Reload were full of great music it was just different music. its a shame really, people seem to only be realising nowadays how good they were.
Amazing interview, got goose bumps during the Jason bit, he was the shining beacon during the dark times, fans could always sense that, good that the band finally acknowledges this publicly!
I feel like they were all on the brink of tears during this interview. They have done a lot of work, come through a lot of hard places in their lives and careers. Their love and care for one another and all who helped them achieve so many milestones is so palpable.
48:32 made me tear up. Straight after that 50:48 made me laugh out loud. Through their highs and their lows this band has always been true to themselves and through that true to us as fans. This was such a great interview. Such a great conversation. I love you Metallica for being there through my highs and my lows and this video shows on such a deep level why it's so easy to respect and love them as a band. And I haven't even mentioned the music...
That was an awesome tour in 93 when Suicidal opened for Metallica, seen it in Vegas. Rob Halford's band FIGHT was also on that tour along with Candlebox. I'll never forget James walking on stage and hitting the riff for Breadfan, followed by the rest of the band. Amazing experience!👍
They should do their next album with their 2 bassists Jason and Rob. This would close their legacy with their diehard fans on a positive note. Seeing Jason there with them would be awesome.
I was witness to Metallica LIVE at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto in 1986, first concert after Cliff's passing, first live concert with Jason as the NEW bass player. He tripped on his bass chord walking up the steps near the drum riser and played bass while on his back... There are video's on YT :) Zane needs to interview Jason, if only to gain his perspective of those 14 years, if only after.
i was 9 years old when my older brother brought me to the record store and i bought And Justice For All. Hearing Lars,James and Kirk speak about Jason hits home, he was my favorite if you could have a favorite.
I’m glad they spoke about the positive effect St. Anger had on them. I love that album, and it’s understandable if it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s an album that has now made Metallica who they are, and it’s nice to see that they appreciate what the album has given them
Jason gave all his 100 percent for Metallica so much energy on the stage backing vocals and so on..Love this guys, so much respect and love for Jason as a light on their darkest time when cliff's gone🤘❤️
Awesome I was hoping this would be on UA-cam!! Great feature with Metallica! I love how the group is always sharing pro live footage of their concerts to be viewed on UA-cam, most groups don't that especially regularly like Metallica!
what i really liked was how kirk finally said what it meant jason leaving and how valuable he was at that time... james didnt say much cuz he realized how he could of handled that alot better but 20yrs to late ant to this day jason remains hurt on how they just let him walk after everything they had been thru an all jason was really doing was keeping busy with his echo brain album while they were off takin a break and goin thru rehab! i always liked jason and what he brought to every show. to me metallica lost somthing the day jason left. rob isnt bad an he is a nice guy.. but jason was the perfect replacement for cliff.
So true. Take the way that AC/DC treated Brian Johnson when Bon Scott died. They embraced and treated him good. I understand that they missed Cliff but that was no excuse to treat such a nice guy like Jason the way they did. It’s quite sad really. But they live and learn. Good for them.
These guys were role models for me as a teen. Our band learned and played a lot of their songs. It’s so great to see and hear their story and their thoughts. Time goes by so fast. But these guys are still going. They are still the same, only better :)
Raw...untreated...wounds...don't...heal. Amazing interview. Amazing openness and insight into what makes friends and brothers stronger. It is the Metallica FAMILY. Thank you Metallica for 40 years of amazing work.
❤ that Kirk had to speak and tell everyone how Jason was there for them when they needed him, Lars owning that they treated him like a punching bag and James being honest “you’re not Cliff”. Pulled at the heart strings.
Spectacular to hear the openness about Jason but let's not overlook how great it was to hear the "new" elephant in the room with Rob. I've never heard him get so much air time on the subject and it was awesome to hear his thoughts.
Isn't it funny how all the bass players that have played for Metallica are the most disciplined and stable members of the band? I think being able to be the glue that keeps everything from falling apart is just as important as being the frontman or the lead player in any band.
💯 I agree with you, as a new fan. 6 months ago I didn't really know these guys. But I heard them interviewed and playing on Howard Stern and was fascinated with their sound, their intellect and eloquence. Since seeing their show two weeks ago I'm listening to nothing but them and watching documentaries and really enjoying the new album and getting to know the old ones. Obviously some songs I am familiar with like their hits, but I wasn't a fan until recently and now I really am a fan. They are impressive people and a great, great band. Im their age and in my defense 😆 my first concert was Lars's first concert and that was Deep Purple in 71 or '72, so I know good music. It's just that I wasn't an angry young man when they got popular and my first impression of them in the 80s was meh. I've come a long and so did they
This interview underscores why I have enjoyed and embraced many different musical styles for the past 65 years. The key is, no matter the style, and metal is no different from pop, jazz or alternative, there are universal musicalities, harmonies and melodies that transcend all else. That is what's important. To have Elton John give a nod to Nothing Else Matters speaks volumes. I am not surprised but instead extremely pleased. Kudos guys, keep sharing. You are all "fambly."
Quando a banda veio pela primeira vez no Brasil . Eu tive o privilégio de trabalhar para a montagem do show. E ver o show escutar a banda ao vivo foi uma das melhores experiência que tive .. Obrigado METÁLLICA..
I have had the chance to speak to Phil once and I asked him some questions about the documentary. He was probably one of the most fascinating people I have ever met. He actually spoke to me about my life, and where I am at, and my love of music and playing guitar. He is such a smart and reasonable person that he allowed me to think about problems in my life in a whole new way. I know it was a small part of the video but Phil Towle is an integral part of Metallica's history forever
"Finally, there's a grown up in the room". Robert is sooo effing beautiful as a man and musician. We all knew it, from all of his bass playing over the years. And James has the awareness and humility to say it. It's just amazing how these guys do it. Anyone of them could've walked away with 10 retirements. But here they are...
Finally saw them live last night and wow...I admired/loved them before, but that and then FINALLY getting the chance to sit and watch this properly. They're just so amazing. I love that they talked so well about what happened with Jason as well and I'm glad they're still good with each other.
Good to hear Kirk talking a lot without getting interrupted. He is so wise and i love his storytelling.
He's got such a bright, positive personality. I think he's the voice of reason and calm, as well as Rob.
@@jvnhwi haha, sorry to disappoint! 💁🏻♀️
He always sounds like he's about to burst into tears. I actually like that. To me it means that he's an emotional person, and I like emotion in the music I listen to.
Not sure if you’re serious…
Not really. Have you seen his Twitter? He's a typical hate spreading leftwinger. He needs to stick to music...
Seeing James and Lars talking so openly about what happened with Jason brought actual tears to my eyes. So heartbreaking but so beautiful to see how they've grown and they're still going. Ah... long live Metallica
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I’m not so sure about James but the other two, especially Lars, really did come around. It is indeed beautiful.
@@MrChisponX For Lars' comments go to 44:37. For Kirk go to 48:32. If you want more a bit more context start at 43:06
I just texted my best friend this same thing. I miss Jason dearly and it was so wrong what James did to him. I wish James would have said it instead of Lars, but beggars can't be choosers.
@@toddbrewer339 couldn’t have said it better
This may have been Metallica's best interview ever, and I've watched a lot of their interviews. How they talk about Rob and Jason, how they let Kirk actually talk, how James seems so relaxed and comfortable, how Lars is being honest with himself, it's awesome.
I’m spending the next hour listening just because of this comment.
Honestly, ultimate respect to Zane Lowe for pulling no punches and getting the band in a comfortable place to talk about Jason. Everyone else either avoids the subject or they dig in negatively for the drama. As a big Metallica fan, hearing Lars and James acknowledge Jason and his departure so positively and with respect, was healing! And what Kirk said was just beautiful beyond words.🙏🏽
Great moment for fans.
Agreed. I got choked up. Nothing but love.
Between this one and the David Fricke one about AJFA a few years ago. Good interviewers like these really know how to make our boys comfortable and open up.
Zane Lowe is a great interviewer, he always makes people comfortable and gets great interviews because of it.
The fact that Rob & Kirk actually got the chance to talk without getting interrupted is one of the best parts of this interview. Jason being acknowledged is a breath of fresh air too, he was a huge ingredient of this bands success. I also never looked at it this way.....Had James not answered the ad Lars had in the paper, we would not be talking about this....thats heavy.
It's great to hear from Rob in this interview. He usually doesn't get to speak much since he joined the band relatively late. But his perspective is unique and should be heard more often.
Exactly
People underestimate what he can bring to the table.
James: I AM THE TABLE
Hilariously, and sadly, Rob joined the band 18 years ago!
crazy that rob has been in the band now for 20YRS!!!
@@AvusAndy1 Been a METALLICA fan since the beginning. Rob is a fantastic Bass Player, anyone can see that. He just doesn't fit with this band. Don't know what it is but it doesn't look or feel right to me. Totally my Opinion
Glad they gave Jason his due diligence, that he really pushed them and was there for them when they needed it those 8 or 9 months after Cliff's passing. Did not know this. Glad they realized this, thank you Kirk for your kind words about this.
@Life Is Peachy they weren't even 25 at the time and went through a horrible loss. It's ridiculous to be judgemental
@@paulmallon9292 Those weren't reasons to act like garbage human beings for the next 14 years.
@@Rye_Toast who told you that they acted like garbage to him? were you there to witness that?
@@Rye_Toast jason is a multi millionaire now. The victim narrative around jason is completely overplayed. Which Jason himself has also stated.
@@paulmallon9292 it's also ridiculous to say that they're excuses because they weren't 25. How many people have lost someone early in their lives?
48:33 - When Kirk talks about Jason...I needed to hear that.
I agree with you. That's a good moment.
Me too!
metallica push covid govt narrative
We ALL needed that ❤️
Me too man. We Jason lovers needed that validation.
Kirk talking about Jason around 48:00...Best part of the interview. Nearly had me in tears.
Me too
Kirk, it's the lead Guitar 🎸 Drummer it's Lars, James it's the Lead Singer and Bassist It's Robert. So Lars it's the One Talking about Jason with James. Best Heavy Metal Band Metallica. Love Them. 🤘😜
@@marilynmemdoza5142 don't forget james plays rhythm guitar lmao
I was in tears when James added "we love you but you're not Cliff"..
Yes. It had me in tears.
*Rob:* ....Christ, can the Death Magnetic Anniversary hurry up so I can finally speak?
Lmao! Rob rocked that album!
Ha ha! He’s probably the best part about that album!
I always love how Kirk brings so much endearing emotion & passion into his interviews & as a major part of if not THE true HEART of Metallica. Clearly empathic.
I think they all are. I mean, James crying on stage is pretty special. Lars seems emotional but he controls it.
I gotta say this is hands down the best Metallica interview there's been, the way Zane navigates through everything so effortlessly and even getting them to discuss what went down with Jason so openly. As a fan I've known this band for years but after this discussion I feel like I know them each a little better.
I couldn't agree more. This reminds me why I enjoyed Gonzo so much on MTV 2. Zane is a fantastic interviewer because he's as much a fan as the band themselves, whoever the band is. He just lives and loves for music.
It was a deep and rich interview..
Man... Kirk doesn't say much, but when he does, you better listen. He is such resounding sobering of a human being.... And he is the guitar player of Metallica... No wonder.
He has really opened up over the last few years,,, He was once really reserved
"we love you but you're not cliff."
oh my god, ow my heart.
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@@glm3161 49:50
@@_.lizziejohnson his voice broke
“We love you but you’re not Cliff” Wow I think I finally understood the feeling of these guys towards Jason, it’s not justified of course, but they never went through a grieving process for Cliff, they did things really fast and somehow I think they felt like they were replacing him
Cliff had a lot of input into the musical production on the first three albums. But Cliff was a musical genius, and had studied music, and music theory.
Jason was not strong in that way, so I can see where maybe his ideas weren't used or maybe even shrugged off, as irrelevant. Jason is like someone mentioned, an average bass player, adequate, but in no comparison to Cliff.
@@elizabethhock4414 Yeah I agree with you, but I'm not talking about the musical process, I'm talking about the emotional aspect of "replacing" Cliff with Jason. They weren't doing that, for sure, I mean you can never replace a person, but they somehow felt that way
@@lauraduran198 they should have taking some time off after Cliff's death to grieve and then got back out there after a year of grieving in my opinion.
@@elizabethhock4414 based on James’ other interviews on this subject, I think you’re absolutely right. Cliff was just as much a composer as as he was a bass player. My understanding is that Jason came in and wanted to slot with the band with as little creative friction as possible (which I get, these are big egos, it’s a new job for him and he doesn’t want to ruffle feathers right out the gate). James has even spoken about being annoyed Jason would just follow his guitar parts and not deviate. So when he says “we love you but you’re not Cliff”, I think he is talking just as much musically as he is personally.
I think Jason was a great bass player and one of the best live performers the genre has seen, so this isn’t a slight on him at all.
I almost lost it! That’s been my life, cover it up move on. The angst builds and music is the relief. I needed to hear the affirmation of Jason…
The black and white filter makes this special, 40 years of Metallica.
Like the One video.
A great, comfortable interview. Thank yous.
Aren’t you dead?
@@kritikalmass1334 Too soon. : (
@@mungofinalfi4480 😂😂😂 sorry
Its sad seeing how even 35 years later you can still the band, especially Kirk get emotional about Cliffs death, you can really tell how much they care
Yeah it must be tough because every time they play songs from the first three albums they probably think of him... they cant help but think of him because his legacy is in the contribution of the songs.
Even as a fan, I still get emotional. I remember that day reading the newspaper. And living in Sacramento just up the highway from all of our favorite bands in the Bay Area, it really hit home. We all thought it was over.
@@FreeMTrider I was about to say the same thing. Cliff is STILL a huge inspiration to me.
@@rvfiasco Definitely. He will always be a huge inspiration to us. :)
I can't imagine much that would be more traumatizing because not only did they love Cliff but they probably saw him dead and it must have been gruesome. And it could have been them too killed.
I'm so happy to see Lars admitting what actually happened with Jason.
Finally they hit puberty 🤣
@@m.j.h.k8101 James said in Some Kind Of Monster - he realised Jason couldnt be creative in metallica. So someone isn't being truthful.
Timestamp?
@@HOOKEM2024 I agree with you , and the I dissapear thing was an interesting observation.
@@groovecrusader2715 For Lars' comments go to 44:37. For Kirk go to 48:32. If you want more a bit more context start at 43:06
We have to be thankful that we still have one of the best songwriter duos (Hetfield/Ulrich) in history with us.
100% still together
I would like ur comment but u currently are on 69 bro sorry
Does Lars really write anything? probably not
@@mikeraz594 yes, he does
Metal history****🤡🤷🙄🤦🤣☠️
The interviewer's interviewing skills is just next level 💯
The connection he build with the band which lead to them opening up so much more is just pure class.
He controlled and drove The interview so effortlessly. There's alot to learn from that man about people skills.
And what a cool fashion sense.
One of the finest interviews ever conducted towards this band. It’s not easy for them to all go to that next level all at the same time, and this interviewer accomplished this seamlessly. They got very introspective and he’s to thank for making that happen.
I was surprised that they talked about Jason. It needed to be talked about. Jason played a huge part in Metallica, specially live.
Can you put a time stamp
@@erick5012 43:06
Thanks
@Keith Nowak I feel that Rob is a more talented bass player than Jason, but Jason had more presence and energy at live shows
@Keith Nowak oh come on, Jason was an average bass player compared to cliff and Rob. He had great stage presence and that was it. Metallica are better musically with a gifted player like Rob. Listen to his version of orion compared to Jason live.
whenever kirk talks about Cliff his voice is in mourning
He's probably most shook up because they drew cards to see who got the top bunk in the bus and Kirk 'lost'
@@callumbrady88 Absolutely. I doubt a day passes where he does not think of it.
Kirk is suffering from remorse & survivors guilt from what happened about the card game they had on the tour bus from switching bunks
So many couch psychologists. Stop projecting.
@@grimfist79 isn’t it armchair
When James said, "We love you but you're not Cliff" that just broke me.
I think that James could (finally) admit that he did like Jason after all. It's no excuse for all the bullying they have done to him, but that's his view on Jason's time in the band. Of course there must have been times that James and Jason shared a laugh. I hope that Jason is enjoying himself and spending time with his family and is making music that makes him happy. Also that James and Jason get well along together in current times. Maybe we'll see Jason with the band again when Metallica celebrates their 40th anniversary, similar to what they have done with their 30th anniversary.
james always find excuse for everything his done wrong in life. bla bla, Cliff die, bla bla, i was drinking, bla bla, Jason wasnt Cliff... patetic... i dont think he was ever sorry for anything.. lars is diferent and i think that he is better person then james. james is a robot without any regrets, he is just saying this for fans and people dont hate on him
really happy Rob got the spotlight to tell his story and stuff. he's always been incredibly quiet in these anniversary videos. happy they gave him the spotlight for once. he's an incredible bass player and deserves a lot more recognition. his contribution to Metallica is severely overlooked.
I've been growing up with this band since I was 15...I'm now almost 49, and my love, respect and admiration for their authenticity, and music continues to grow. I hope that everyone finds a band like this that offers them such happiness. Long live METALLICA.
I really hope Jason got to hear the respect James, Lars and Kirk gave him here. Rob is a great bass player and if we can’t have Jason then I’m glad we have Rob but I hate that Jason had to leave for the band to be where they are today. Much respect to all members past and present .
respect from james??? you call that respect :"we love you but you are not cliff"...
I call that BS!
@@4md17 Yes. They love him and want to embrace him but at the same time they lost a dear friend and they were still in that grieving process so it's hard to let new people in when you're grieving. Especially if they're taking over the part that the deceased loved one used to play. I can totally understand where he came from when he said that tbh.
Thanks to Kirk for expressing his emotions about Jason, couldnt have said it better.
“The documentary was ahead of its time” Metallica has always been ahead 💪🏻
Zayne leading an absolute master class in interviewing a band. Amazing work.
James always had that dad laugh from the gut man. I love it.
Rob belongs in Metallica, I just cannot see anyone else who could have fit into this band. He gave me band a second wind as far as getting back to the basics and making music that is a mix of the first 5 classic albums.
It would be great if the band could talk about Kirk's contribution to their music in glowing terms, or really just at all, like they did with Rob. Without Kirk's solos I'm not sure the 2nd - 4th albums would be iconic as they are, especially with songs like Fade, RtL, One etc plus he wrote the Sandman riff! Give the guy some respect
Don't forget the sick riff he wrote for Creeping Death and the awesome bassline he wrote for Cliff in Orion.
Been a big fan since I was 13. This band gives me hope to live. I started listening to Metal and learned to play guitar because of this legendary band. Greatest Metal band ever.
👍👍👍🤟😎
@Life Is Peachy It's subjective. For me i put them above Preist, Maiden, Sabbath and Megadeth. No one can argue with me about it and I've listened to all these bands. No one has been as influential as Metallica.
Да. Я впервые услышал Металлику в 1995 году и стал их фанатом буквально за день)) В 2019 году , на мощном концерте в Москве, поймал медиатор от Джеймса))
Me too
These guys got me in the music I'm right there with you . Sad but true was my first song just a 5 year old kid mindblown been hooked since
They have got to be the most filmed band in history. I've been following them since the 80's. It's so awesome to see them still going strong.
These guys are my heros. They aren't perfect which makes them perfect.
nobody is "perfect", so everyone is>!??!
@@morbidmanmusic Yup. Perfect is boring.
Well said
True legends
Say what you want about Metallica, but if this interview was 20 hours long, I still would have listened to every second of it. All these guys are worth almost a billion $$$ combined and the amount of humbleness shown here telling their own personal stories, this is really a reflection of how people should go about their lives.
Jason is great part of metallica history.
Agree so much. I hate he had to leave. When I was 16 me and my best friend and my brother went to our very first Metallica concert and we were standing at the edge of the balcony screaming every lyric in headbanging the whole show, and Jason acknowledged us and pointed at us and gave us a nod and through the metal “horns” up at us and that just made our night.
For a lot of us that got into Metallica in the late 80s early 90s. Jason always felt like he belong to and Jason always seem like the one that related to the fans the most. Don’t get me wrong. I love Rob and I think he’s a phenomenal bass player but I hate that Jason had to leave but I understand it at the same time so if we can’t have Jason I’m glad we have Rob but you are so correct. It’s not like Jason is one of the 22 members of Megadeth that no one knows their name, and was just there for an album and a couple tours and then gone by the time the next album came out. No, Jason was a huge part of Metallica.
28:30 James: it’s like getting a girlfriend that’s too young
Lars: visibly reflecting about his 37 year old wife
And James look at Kirk, Kirk also had a 38 year old gf lol.
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If I were a wealthy older rock musician, I'd have a house full of 19 year-old strippers 😎
😂😂😂😂😂
Hahahahahaha! He totally was
@@imranhakim1351 Kirk's been married many many years.
Zane is a wonderful interviewer. Respecting every artist he's talking to without interrupting and asking each member questions.
i agree completely.. as an interviewer, Zane is a unicorn! He is one of the best interviewers i've seen.
It’s interesting, I came to the comments to say the complete opposite, hahah! I’m not familiar with his work, but it really bugged me how he kept talking over the band during the interview and at times making it more about himself rather than the record and band.
The fanboy moments where he got to pile on the adulations were sweet, though! You could tell it still means a lot to the guys when they get told how much they’ve done for people.
@@MetalmcBiff I watched the whole interview, where did he interrupt? He was just commenting on their responses to his questions.
@@violet_is_bleu It's not super frequent, but from what I perceived the purpose of the interview to be, I'll give a few examples. From the first half hour: 8:27, 16:25, 16:34, 17:26, 22:50, 24:10, 26:07, 29:31, 29:37.
I know I didn't get all of them, and they're generally nothing crazy egregious, but since I'm not familiar with Zane, I'm not automatically okay with him talking over the person he's interviewing. To me he just looks like a hipster with an ego, which is probably quite far from the truth - So please forgive my ignorance. I was just kind of taken aback by how often he'd interject into the band's stories and when they're formulating their thoughts about what he'd just asked them, he might chip in with his own words to help them along. To me, that kind of goes against the point of conducting an interview.
@@MetalmcBiff well, I think he just feels comfortable around them and they do too, so they just feel more like they're having a conversation rather than a typical interview format. To each his own ✌🏻
Screw everything else, you dont see conversations like this on media. Meaningful, real and just human.
This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen of them. Open. Honest and at peace with themselves.
Dude I have so much respect to Kirk and letting the heart bleed out his feelings toward Jason and me personally never really heard this side of the story when Jason came along. Met4Life boys.
I remember here in Australia Jason was a fan favourite. He was a man of the people and always used to hang around after the show talking to fans outside and signing autographs.
I don't get some of the comments here thinking that Lars and James have finally acknowledged and spoken about and Jason and his departure when they've been doing this ever since he left and got themselves checked since 2001-2003. Various interviews and Documentaries, they've been candid about him and still do to this day.
Lars: "Whether you like it or not, it's 100 percent us" - Metallica in a nutshell and something that goes back to what even Cliff Burton said back in 1986 about doing things their way. With all the things this band has done it's still mindboggling that people still don't get that and have the audacity to say what they have done in the last 30 years is not Metallica. Further proof that some fans simply never got it.
They would have gone down this same musical path even if Cliff hadn't passed. He loved all kinds of music and he loved to experiment. He didn't want to go 200 miles an hour on every album, and RTL and MOP are proof of that. All Metallica albums are different and unique in their own way, there is something for everyone.
Well said my friend......been a fan since August of 1987....I was 5 then, 40 years old now and still flying the MetallicA flag.
A lesson for journalists that a good Metallica interview is actually possible without necessarily mentioning Napster, rehab, Mustaine or family life.
Haha yea
It's interesting how they actually did mention Dave but not by name, they only called him "a past band member". He would probably feel insulted if he saw this interview, but then again, he's always unhappy about something.
1:02:00 hahaha and James falling off the couch... my adolescent heart rejoices :D
I think it‘s really time to give more credit to rob. He is an so amazing bass player. Maybie not background singer 😂🙏🏻, but i love Robert how he looks, how he play the bass! Cool guy and not metallicas new member anymore! Lars, James, Kirk and Rob is the real final Metallica.
And Burton 🙏🏻🧡 & Newsted.
Yeah Rob is awesome.... in the new vids Rob is doing some pretty good background vocals.
@@mdub2000 - yes that is true too!
@@jwostrowe8953 - your words Are so right man! To me the Clifftallica, Newstedtallica and Robertotallica is Metallica 🙏🏻.
I think he's had the longest tenure of any bass player in Metallica iinm
The voice of James is so wonderful. Makes goosebumping. The band is so honestly and identical. I love all Interviews with the boys. I love Metallica forever. 💓💓💓💓🙏
From Load to ST. Anger it was cool to put this band down and complain about their choices. It seems everyone is on the same page now that we're lucky to still have them around
Still love Load and Reload. So different. But so good.
In retrospect, Load and ReLoad were actually really cool. They could really GROOVE on those records, and that's something that's hard not to appreciate after listening to it after years of dismissing it for not being an 80s record.
@@ExileOnDaytonStreet its easy to hate them when you think back to their thrash days and how everything they wrote was a masterpiece, so i got the hate, but Load and Reload were full of great music it was just different music. its a shame really, people seem to only be realising nowadays how good they were.
All their new albums are still bad. Except lulu, that had some good riffs on it.
They legends yo
It still blows my mind that Rob has been in the band almost 20 years. Time just flies now. Garage Inc. still seems new to me.
The feels when Kirk talks about Cliff and Jason
Got to admit, hearing them talk about Jason brought a tear to my eye.
Cry baby
Me too
@@dazzwoof4943watch out we have a badass over here
@@straightfiremetalstraightf7547 😚
Couldn’t fine this on Apple Music, but youtube has it. Go figure.
I know right, I signed up to apple music and couldn't find it, all the links were "previews" yet here it all is on youtube.
Well you fined it somehow
@@andrew6978 no offense but that was pretty dumb on you, I just wait for youtube to upload it for free
@@bluecomet1109 cool story bro, tell it again. No offenCe. Also it was a free trial, so I don't care and now i have access to free music.
@@andrew6978 youtube has free music lol just use that
Every time I see these guys I love them more and more. It goes so much deeper than the music.
Amazing interview, got goose bumps during the Jason bit, he was the shining beacon during the dark times, fans could always sense that, good that the band finally acknowledges this publicly!
I feel like they were all on the brink of tears during this interview. They have done a lot of work, come through a lot of hard places in their lives and careers. Their love and care for one another and all who helped them achieve so many milestones is so palpable.
48:32 made me tear up. Straight after that 50:48 made me laugh out loud. Through their highs and their lows this band has always been true to themselves and through that true to us as fans.
This was such a great interview. Such a great conversation. I love you Metallica for being there through my highs and my lows and this video shows on such a deep level why it's so easy to respect and love them as a band.
And I haven't even mentioned the music...
Best Metallica interview ever, everyone manages to talk their thoughts out.
I do miss Jason but it make so happy to know now there is peace love and respect with Jason
That was an awesome tour in 93 when Suicidal opened for Metallica, seen it in Vegas. Rob Halford's band FIGHT was also on that tour along with Candlebox. I'll never forget James walking on stage and hitting the riff for Breadfan, followed by the rest of the band. Amazing experience!👍
They should do their next album with their 2 bassists Jason and Rob. This would close their legacy with their diehard fans on a positive note. Seeing Jason there with them would be awesome.
Imagine being this cozy and interviewing Metallica. How cool is that?
Be grateful for these guys. It won’t last forever which was proved when Rush sadly ended so abruptly and tragically.
this is honestly the best interview done with metallica i’ve ever seen. great interviewer, really good stuff 🙌
Props to the interviewer. He egged on some really engaging convos and asked great questions.
I Entered with Sandman in '91 and Never left. Greatest performers for me in life.
same man.
I see what you did there.
I am not a huge Metallica fan but it was very enjoyable to hear what these mature artists had to say,very enlightening!
This is an exceptional Metallica interview, one of Zanes best, well paced. I really enjoyed this and their openness on all subjects.
I was witness to Metallica LIVE at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto in 1986, first concert after Cliff's passing, first live concert with Jason as the NEW bass player. He tripped on his bass chord walking up the steps near the drum riser and played bass while on his back... There are video's on YT :)
Zane needs to interview Jason, if only to gain his perspective of those 14 years, if only after.
*15 years.. he left in 2001...
i was 9 years old when my older brother brought me to the record store and i bought And Justice For All. Hearing Lars,James and Kirk speak about Jason hits home, he was my favorite if you could have a favorite.
I’m glad they spoke about the positive effect St. Anger had on them. I love that album, and it’s understandable if it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s an album that has now made Metallica who they are, and it’s nice to see that they appreciate what the album has given them
Makes me so happy seeing this. My favourite band stronger than ever! Very inspiring
Jason gave all his 100 percent for Metallica so much energy on the stage backing vocals and so on..Love this guys, so much respect and love for Jason as a light on their darkest time when cliff's gone🤘❤️
Awesome I was hoping this would be on UA-cam!! Great feature with Metallica! I love how the group is always sharing pro live footage of their concerts to be viewed on UA-cam, most groups don't that especially regularly like Metallica!
Zane is a legit music fan
Great Interview
When talking about Jason to hear James say "we love you but your not cliff" hits pretty deep.
what i really liked was how kirk finally said what it meant jason leaving
and how valuable he was at that time...
james didnt say much cuz he realized how he could of handled that alot better but 20yrs to late
ant to this day jason remains hurt on how they just let him walk after everything they had been thru
an all jason was really doing was keeping busy with his echo brain album while they were off takin a break and goin thru rehab!
i always liked jason and what he brought to every show.
to me metallica lost somthing the day jason left.
rob isnt bad an he is a nice guy..
but jason was the perfect replacement for cliff.
So true. Take the way that AC/DC treated Brian Johnson when Bon Scott died. They embraced and treated him good. I understand that they missed Cliff but that was no excuse to treat such a nice guy like Jason the way they did. It’s quite sad really. But they live and learn. Good for them.
These guys were role models for me as a teen. Our band learned and played a lot of their songs. It’s so great to see and hear their story and their thoughts. Time goes by so fast. But these guys are still going. They are still the same, only better :)
This is an excellent interview. Refreshing change from Howard "Interrupt Your Guests Constantly" Stern.
This really is one of the best interviews with the whole band that I heard everybody is responding
What a wonderful interview! Also great to hear Rob talk for a change, lol
he talked?
Raw...untreated...wounds...don't...heal. Amazing interview. Amazing openness and insight into what makes friends and brothers stronger. It is the Metallica FAMILY. Thank you Metallica for 40 years of amazing work.
Great interview Zane Lowe did a great job clearly a true fan of Metallica asked the good questions and kept conversations going this was nice
❤ that Kirk had to speak and tell everyone how Jason was there for them when they needed him, Lars owning that they treated him like a punching bag and James being honest “you’re not Cliff”. Pulled at the heart strings.
Spectacular to hear the openness about Jason but let's not overlook how great it was to hear the "new" elephant in the room with Rob. I've never heard him get so much air time on the subject and it was awesome to hear his thoughts.
I've been following this band since 83 and I'm a life long fan. And this interview is by far the best.
Isn't it funny how all the bass players that have played for Metallica are the most disciplined and stable members of the band? I think being able to be the glue that keeps everything from falling apart is just as important as being the frontman or the lead player in any band.
The whole band has been ahead of it's time. James was already an icon to me. He become 5 times larger in opening up about his struggles.
I absolutely, wholeheartedly LOVE Metallica. They are such great human beings and fantastic artists.
💯 I agree with you, as a new fan. 6 months ago I didn't really know these guys. But I heard them interviewed and playing on Howard Stern and was fascinated with their sound, their intellect and eloquence. Since seeing their show two weeks ago I'm listening to nothing but them and watching documentaries and really enjoying the new album and getting to know the old ones. Obviously some songs I am familiar with like their hits, but I wasn't a fan until recently and now I really am a fan. They are impressive people and a great, great band.
Im their age and in my defense 😆 my first concert was Lars's first concert and that was Deep Purple in 71 or '72, so I know good music. It's just that I wasn't an angry young man when they got popular and my first impression of them in the 80s was meh. I've come a long and so did they
This interview underscores why I have enjoyed and embraced many different musical styles for the past 65 years. The key is, no matter the style, and metal is no different from pop, jazz or alternative, there are universal musicalities, harmonies and melodies that transcend all else. That is what's important. To have Elton John give a nod to Nothing Else Matters speaks volumes. I am not surprised but instead extremely pleased. Kudos guys, keep sharing. You are all "fambly."
Quando a banda veio pela primeira vez no Brasil . Eu tive o privilégio de trabalhar para a montagem do show.
E ver o show escutar a banda ao vivo foi uma das melhores experiência que tive ..
Obrigado METÁLLICA..
"We love you but you're not Cliff."
Awesome interview. Respect legends growing up.
love kirk. so honest and sensitive
I have had the chance to speak to Phil once and I asked him some questions about the documentary. He was probably one of the most fascinating people I have ever met. He actually spoke to me about my life, and where I am at, and my love of music and playing guitar. He is such a smart and reasonable person that he allowed me to think about problems in my life in a whole new way. I know it was a small part of the video but Phil Towle is an integral part of Metallica's history forever
The coolest interview in 2021!
"Finally, there's a grown up in the room". Robert is sooo effing beautiful as a man and musician. We all knew it, from all of his bass playing over the years. And James has the awareness and humility to say it.
It's just amazing how these guys do it. Anyone of them could've walked away with 10 retirements. But here they are...
I said it back during the St. Anger days and I'll say it now. Rob saved Metallica. And Kirk was the level head during rehab and all.
Seems like Kirk has gone through rehab himself at some point, but keeps it all very private.
Finally saw them live last night and wow...I admired/loved them before, but that and then FINALLY getting the chance to sit and watch this properly. They're just so amazing. I love that they talked so well about what happened with Jason as well and I'm glad they're still good with each other.